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Quick hypothesis: If you’ve got a problem. And a quick scientific solution: Yo, I’ll solve it. With these two steps clearly outlined in his smash dissertation “Ice Ice Baby” (not to mention an assist in the research byQueen),Vanilla Icebecame an improbable hip-hop success in the 1990s. That single became, literally, the first hip-hop single to top the charts in America, and its albumTo the Extremehas gone septuple platinum. Since then, Ice (real name Robert Van Winkle) has struggled with many personal matters and a widespread cultura; evaluation as a punchline....

In a big get for Sony Pictures Animation, the studio has nabbed directorRich Moore(above, left). Moore, who worked onThe SimpsonsandFuturamabefore creating hits for Disney withWreck-It Ralph,Zootopia, andRalph Breaks the Internet, will now be taking his talents to the up-and-coming SPA, which is coming off one of its better years after earning an Oscar forSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. “Ten years is a long time — but when you’re working on incredible films with people you love as I have these last ten years, that time flies by,” said Moore in a statement reported on byTHR....

It’s not justBlack Widowthat’s getting a hybrid theatrical and streaming release from Disney this summer.Dwayne Johnsonannounced today that his highly anticipated Disney movieJungle Cruisewill be released both in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 30th, making it the next in a series of Disney movies that are being presented to audiences with a couple of options. Johnson co-stars withEmily Bluntin the fantastical period adventure film, which is based on the Disney theme park attraction of the same name but expands upon its mythology much the same way thatPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearldid when it was released....

Sofia Coppolahas carved out a unique place for herselfin American cinema. She consistently delivers smart, melancholic dramas that explore issues of isolation, wealth, and adolescence. They generally feature female lead characters and often revolve around a central male-female relationship: two directionless adults inLost in Translation, a daughter and her absent father inSomewhere, the friendship between the leads inThe Bling Ring, the soldier and the residents of a girls school inThe Beguiled....

It seems impossible to believe thatThe Masked Singeralready has 10 seasons under its belt, especially since the reality singing competition show only premiered in 2019. But with several seasons per year, each featuring a revolving door of elaborate costumes and exciting celebrity competitors, the show has become staple family viewing. Indeed, many of the higher profile celebrities who have appeared said they did so for their kids or grandkids, knowing they would be watching and wanting to surprise them once they were unmasked....

So the prospect ofFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them—a prequel of sorts toHarry Potterthat takes place in the same universe—was fascinating enough, especially withJ.K. Rowlingpenning the screenplay, but I’ll be honest:yesterday’s first imagesfrom the film made me straight-up giddy about a new semi-Harry Pottermovie/story coming our way in 2016. Just seeingEddie Redmaynein costume as a 1920s wizard, familiar wand in hand, sent my excitement through the roof, and that’s without even knowing the story of the movie!...

As a self-professed baby horror fan whose first exposure to scary stories involved devouring everyR.L. Stinetitle I could get my hands on at my local library, the announcement of aFear Streetadaptation inspired by the works of the author’s long-running book series seemed tailor-made just for me. Learning that it would be a trilogy of movies rather than just the one was triply good news. While the first of its installments, which takes place in 1994,debuted last weekin a splash of neon-infused gore and enough needle drops to give anyone auditory whiplash,Fear Street Part Two: 1978takes us back through time to the era when summer camp slashers were at their zenith — but revisits all those familiar tropes in ways that pay homage to the subgenre without letting nostalgia goggles detract from the tragic story....

Not every action flick can be a hit, but sometimes a film’s sheer spectacle and star power give it a second chance—especially on streaming platforms. Case in point:The Cold Light of Day, an action-thriller starring a not-quite-Superman himself,Henry Cavill, alongsideBruce WillisandSigourney Weaver, has found new life on Freevee, despite its dismal 4% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Originally released in 2012,The Cold Light of Dayfollows Cavill’s character, Will Shaw, a young man on vacation in Spain who must navigate a dangerous conspiracy after his family is kidnapped....

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Season 1 of House of the Dragon. Being a monarch is no easy thing. People often see a throne and immediately think of all the good things that come with it, like stability, riches, and undeniable authority. But good kings and queens are made of something almost no one talks about when thinking of them, and that is responsibility. Being a monarch is a task, a duty no one else can take, and the season finale ofHouse of the Dragon, “The Black Queen,” saw Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) take up that burden and take the first steps as queen of the Seven Kingdoms, albeit a disputed one....

Season 5 of the hit crime dramaSnowfallis hitting the small screen on February 23, where Franklin Saint’s journey into the world of crack cocaine distribution will continue. Created byDave Andron,Eric Amadio, and the late greatJohn Singleton,Snowfallhas seen some tremendous success in its nearly five-year run, with both critics and general audiences praising the show’s authentic depiction of 1980s Los Angeles as well as the gripping performance fromDamson Idrisas Saint himself. In case you’re prepping to take a nose dive into the neon-laced City of Angels, here’s everything you need to know before watching Season 5....

Tonight’s the big night with the Oscars and per usual, the night beforehand was dominated by the Independent Spirit Awards. The last two ceremonies have proven to rightly predict the winner of the Best Film category - bothSpotlightandMoonlightwon the ISA’s top honor. Top honors at this year’s ceremony went toGet OutandJordan Peelefor Best Director, so here’s hoping that this tradition holds and Peele pulls out a big win tonight, though I’m less than optimistic....

On paper,Jason Bourneseems like a solid idea: bring back masterful directorPaul Greengrass, the commanding lead performance ofMatt Damon, and imbue it with political commentary. That recipe poweredThe Bourne SupremacyandThe Bourne Ultimatumto be two of the most thoughtful action-thrillers of the last 15 years. But whileJason Bournemay have all the elements, the mixture is off and what should be a winning formula instead comes off as formulaic.Jason Bournestruggles to combine what worked in past iterations, and the result is a laughable mess that tries to paper over its mistakes with set pieces....

Jax Taylorfinds himself in hot water yet again, but this time, it involves his bar,Jax’s Studio City, and the Department of Public Health.Since its opening in October 2023, thereality TVstar’s establishment has been troubled with complaints.However, a recent incident caught on camera truly ignited the controversy. The viral video showcased Jax and his estranged wife,Brittany Cartwright, with their son Cruz inside the bar. While it is common for the couple to bring their child to the establishment, this incident raised eyebrows and prompted the Department of Public Health to intervene....